Hyundai 2000 Accent Owner's Manual page 20

should be sitting up and the front seats should
be in an upright position when the car is mov-
ing. A seat belt cannot provide proper protec-
fion if the person is lying down in the rear seat
or if the front seat is in a reclined position.
WARNING:
Sitting in a reclined position or lying down
when your vehicle is in motion can be dan-
gerous. Even If you buckle up, your safety
belts can't do thelr job when you're reclined.
The shoulder belt can't do Its job because it
won't be agalnst your body. Instead, it wlll
be in front of you. In a crash you could go
into it, recelving serious neck or other inju-
ries.
The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crash
the belt could go up over your abdomen.
The belt forces would be there, not at your
pelvlc bones.
This could cause serious internal injuries.
For proper protectlon when the vehicle is in
motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit
back in the seat and wear your safety belt
properly.
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CARE OF SEAT BELTS
Seat beltsystems should never be disassembled
or modified. In addition, care should be taken to
assure that seat belts and belt hardware are not
damaged by seat hinges, doors or other abuse.
FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
WARNING:
When you return the rear seatback to its
upright position after the rear seatback was
folded down, be careful not to damage the
seat belt webbing or buckle. Be sure that the
webbing or buckle does not get caught or
pinched in the rear seat.
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Periodic Inspectfon
It is recommended that all seat belts be in-
spected periodically for wear or damage of any
kind. Parts of the system that are damaged
should be replaced as soon as possible.
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Keep Belts Clean and Dry
Seat belts should be kept clean and dry. If belts
become dirty, they can be cleaned using a mild
soap solution and warm water. Bleach, dye,
strong detergents or abrasives should not be
used because they may damage and weaken
thefabric.
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When to Replace Seat Belts
Entire in-use seat belt assembly or assemblies
should be replaced if the vehicle has been
involved in an accident. This should be done
even if no damage is visible. Additional ques-
tions concerning seat belt operation should be
directed to your Hyundai Dealer.
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HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT
SHOULDER BELT (If installed)
You can adjust the height of the shoulder belt
anchor to one of the 4 positions.
If the height of the adjusting seat belt is too near
your neck, you will not be getting the most
effective protection. The shoulder portion should
be adjusted so that it lies across your chest and
midway over your shoulder nearest the door
and not your neck.
To adjust the height of seat belt anchor, lower
or raise the height adjuster into an appropriate
position when the height adjuster button is
pushed.
Release the button to lock the anchor into
position. Try sliding the release button to make
sure that it has locked into the position.